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High Performance Sailing,Used
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Based on 25 years of research and Olympic coaching, High Performance Sailing reinvents the strategies of sailboat racing. It presents revolutionary explanations of wind prediction and boat design, a fundamental rethinking of how to sail a boat fastliterally faster than the wind. Bethwaites theories boosted the average speed of the highestperformance sailboats from twothirds the windspeed to windspeed or faster. Bethwaite is Australias most successful Olympic coach, and his family includes three Olympic sailing champions and three world champions. This book will have a revolutionary impact on racing sailboats and the way they are sailed."Essential for any serious racing sailor."Gary Jobson"It represents a breakthrough in the way that it relates the theoretical aspects of wind, seastate and rig shape to the way a crew would sail and handle a boat during a race. It has the potential to be a standard reference work on the subject and will not quickly date. It is a book that my Olympic squad will benefit from."Rod Carr, British Olympic Sailing Team Manager"Franks book is a treasure chest, full of brilliant insights into the ways of air and water as they flow around our sailing boats. Best of all, he tells us what to do when we go sailing."Alan Payne, Designer of Americas Cup challengers Gretal I and II"Allowed only one if only in yacht racing . . . it would have been to have read Frank Bethwaites High Performance Sailing years ago and to have it available for constant reference. Taking all the advice which he offers from his wide experience would have made championship winning a great deal easier."Bob Fisher, Journalist, broadcaster and winner of many national and international sailing championships"The most significant scientific thinking about sailboat racing to come along in three decades. A brilliant and important book for serious racing sailors."Ed Adams, US Sailing Team Coach; national, North American, and world champion sailor"Bethwaites grasp of the entire spectrum of sailing speed is unique and formidable."Gerry Hoyt, Yacht designer, sailing speed innovator
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'High Performance Sailing'? A: 'High Performance Sailing' focuses on innovative strategies for sailboat racing based on 25 years of research and Olympic coaching. It presents new theories on wind prediction and boat design to help sailors achieve speeds faster than the wind.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'High Performance Sailing' is Frank Bethwaite, who is recognized as Australia's most successful Olympic sailing coach.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide for racing sailors? A: The book offers insights into the theoretical aspects of wind, seastate, and rig shape, and explains how these factors relate to crew handling and sailing techniques during a race.
- Q: Is 'High Performance Sailing' suitable for beginners? A: 'High Performance Sailing' is primarily targeted at serious racing sailors and may be more beneficial for those with some prior sailing experience rather than complete beginners.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'High Performance Sailing' contains 414 pages of detailed content related to sailboat racing techniques and theories.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'High Performance Sailing' published? A: 'High Performance Sailing' was published on May 1, 1996.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'High Performance Sailing' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What are some notable endorsements for the book? A: The book has received several endorsements from prominent figures in sailing, including Gary Jobson and Rod Carr, highlighting its importance as a reference work for serious racing sailors.